| Definitions | bait
noun
- Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
- Anything which allure, allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
- A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
- A light or hasty luncheon.
Translations: - Dutch: lokaas(nl, aas, n}}, {{t-, nl)n
- German: Kí¶der , Lockmittel
- Italian: esca(it)f
- Spanish: anzuelo , carnada
verb
- To attract fish or other animals in order to catch them.
- The act to worry or torment a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it for sport.
- To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats.
Translations: - Dutch: lokken, aantrekken
- German: kí¶dern, anlocken
- Spanish: cebar(es)
Etymology: From (term, beita, , food, lang=non).
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